Because they have a wider range of linguistic possibilities to select from,children who are __________ tend to show more cognitive flexibility than their peers.

A) low in socioeconomic status
B) native language speakers
C) deaf
D) bilingual

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

Bilingual

The ability to communicate fluently in two different languages.

Socioeconomic Status

A collective term for a person's social and economic position relative to others, based on income, education, and occupation.